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Canada World Youth is a leader in developing
international educational programs where young people learn through
experience. If you’re between the ages of 17 and 29, Canada World
Youth offers you the opportunity to become an active player in
community development in Canada and overseas. |
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This program is for senior high school students
who show interest and academic promise and are interesting in
enriching their high school experience by assisting University of
Toronto professors in their research and lab work. Mentorship
projects best serve students who have the intensity of interest and
commitment to explore learning beyond the classroom. |
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Shad Valley appeals to energetic, creative, and
talented students with strong leadership skills and excellent
academic records. This summer program combines entrepreneurship
with science and technology. Associated with some of the top
universities in Canada, Shad Valley is a program for senior high
school students. Places in the program are highly sought after each
summer. Application deadline is December 9th, 2005. |
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Each year, 40 students are selected from high
schools across Canada to work as Pages in the House of Commons.
This is another competitive program available to students in their
final year of high school with at least an 80% academic average.
Application deadline is early December 2005. |
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This one week program of Canadian Studies is held
at the Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre in Ottawa. Over 138 students
from across Canada aged 14-17 come to Ottawa for the program. This
is an opportunity to lean about different backgrounds and regions
from across the country.
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This is a six week summer program geared toward
students interested in pursuing scientific careers. The program
lets high school students test-drive a scientific career in leading
Canadian laboratories. Students work on ongoing research and
development projects. Research projects range from chemistry,
physics, and biology through engineering and technology.
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The SLBP is an intensive language learning
program that immerses participants in the French language during a
five week period in the summer. This program is run through the
Council of Ministers of Education, Canada and is open to Canadian
citizens in at least grade 11. The course is run at universities
across Canada including College Boreal in Sturgeon Falls, Glendon
College at York University, and La Cite Collegiale in Ottawa.
Funding for this program is provided by the Department of Canadian
Heritage. Application deadline is February 2006. |
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Discovery Engineering is a summer day camp to
inform young women about engineering and to encourage them to
consider post secondary education and a career in this profession.
Young women spend five days at Ryerson, undertaking hands-on
projects in a wide variety of engineering subject areas. They meet
women engineers and engineering students and learn about the
challenges and excitement of both an engineering career and
education. Application is open to girls in grades 10, 11, or 12.
Application deadline is late May, 2006. |
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The E=MC2 program at Queen's University provides
gifted and highly motivated secondary students with the opportunity
to study a subject of their choosing at an advanced level for one
week. The program provides participants with a challenging
alternative learning experience in one of Canada's leading
post-secondary institutions. The E=MC2 program has an optional
residence package allowing students from across Canada and the
United States to attend. Participants who opt for the residence
package live and study on the Queen's University campus, providing
them with a true flavour of a university experience. Application
deadline is February, 2006. |
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Queen's University's Arts and Science
Undergraduate Society (ASUS) have been inspiring children and young
adults with the wonders of science. By using a hands-on approach to
science education, campers learn by having fun, and have fun
learning. The program is designed to expose students to science,
engineering, and computer technology while instilling a thirst for
learning more. Science Discovery offers programs for students
entering grades 9-12. |
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Since the 1970's, the Second City has provided a
training ground for our country's finest comedic actors, writers,
and directors. Second City is home to the study of improvisation,
the backbone of acting and performance. Scholarship and student
discount information are available on the site.
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This competition is held every two years. The
Canada Council awards the grand prize of $5,000 to the winner. The
competition is open to composers under the age of 30 in three
specific categories: chamber music, electronic music and works for
orchestras.
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There are a plethora of Canadian literary
contests available to students in a variety of genres from poetry,
to short stories, mystery writing to literary fiction. This link
provides a list of potential literary contests available to young
Canadian writers. |
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This additional list provides students with an
even more comprehensive outline of potential literary contests to
submit their writing to.
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The DEEP Program is offered by the Faculty of
Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto. The
program provides gifted and highly motivated high school students
the opportunity for advanced study in a variety of engineering
disciplines. This intense program has been designed exclusively for
high school students who excel in science and math and are looking
for a true academic challenge.
The DEEP Program consists of a diverse slate of engineering courses,
taught by graduate students, faculty members and engineers working
in industry. All DEEP courses include hands-on activities and
laboratories, design work, lectures and discussions. Participants
will attend their small classes (20-25 students) with like-minded
students who have similar interests in Science, Engineering and
Technology. All DEEP courses take place at the St. George campus in
downtown Toronto.
DEEP provides the unique opportunity for high school students to
study engineering in a university environment prior to the start of
their undergraduate degree. The program is ideal for any high school
student who excels in science and math and holds engineering as a
potential academic and career goal. |
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Offered through the University of Waterloo, the
Pascal Contest (grade 9), Cayley Contest (grade 10), and Fermat
Contest (grade 11) are annual math contests that attract the
brightest minds in high school math. These contests are run each
year through the Math Department at your high school. Check with
the Math Department regarding signing up and taking any of these
tests. More information is available on the website. |
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This contest allows students to submit entries
using a variety of media including television, print, and radio. If
you're a budding writer, filmmaker, or artist, this contest may
provide an excellent opportunity for you to showcase your talent.
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The Just Act! Youth Leadership conference is held
in Ottawa every spring, and brings together youth and educators from
across the country to learn about human security issues and how to
create effective awareness-raising and fundraising campaigns. Over
three full days in Ottawa, the participants join presentations by
experts in human security issues, workshops in leadership skills,
and seminars about how creative arts like drama, music and video can
enhance a campaign for global change, as well as hearing amazing
speakers give their own perspectives on and experiences in
activism. For more info, check out the website. |
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Earn University credits free of charge! Discover
another region of Canada and use this opportunity to improve your
knowledge of French. Explore offers you five
weeks full of opportunities to make discoveries, meet new people, and
exchange ideas in a stimulating setting for learning your second
language. Experience something new. Check out htttp://www.jexplore.ca/english/program.html |
